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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.84, 762.95 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.84, 762.95 and 443.10 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.84 : 762.95 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.84/762.95 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.84x = 762.95 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.84x = 338,063.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,063.15/552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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