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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 765.06 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 765.06 and 444.34 is: 612.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 765.06 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/765.06 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 765.06 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 339,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,946.76/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.47

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