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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.08, 766.08 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.08, 766.08 and 438.44 is: 605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.08 : 766.08 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.08/766.08 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.08x = 766.08 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.08x = 335,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,880.12/555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.10

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