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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.99, 766.39 and 437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.99, 766.39 and 437.78 is: 603.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.99 : 766.39 = 437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.99/766.39 = 437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.99x = 766.39 × 437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.99x = 335,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,507.34/555.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.44

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