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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.51, 766.49 and 439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.51, 766.49 and 439.41 is: 606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.51 : 766.49 = 439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.51/766.49 = 439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.51x = 766.49 × 439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.51x = 336,801.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,801.17/555.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.29

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