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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.03, 765.20 and 442.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.03, 765.20 and 442.37 is: 610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.03 : 765.20 = 442.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.03/765.20 = 442.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.03x = 765.20 × 442.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.03x = 338,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,495.49/554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.98

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