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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 767.07 and 437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 767.07 and 437.97 is: 604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 767.07 = 437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/767.07 = 437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 767.07 × 437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 335,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,953.65/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.41

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