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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 765.36 and 437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.72, 765.36 and 437.92 is: 604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.72 : 765.36 = 437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.72/765.36 = 437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.72x = 765.36 × 437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.72x = 335,166.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,166.45/554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.21

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