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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 765.60 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 765.60 and 444.60 is: 613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 765.60 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/765.60 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 765.60 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 340,385.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,385.76/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.31

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