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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.42, 768.36 and 439.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.42, 768.36 and 439.21 is: 605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.42 : 768.36 = 439.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.42/768.36 = 439.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.42x = 768.36 × 439.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.42x = 337,472.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,472.46/557.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.41

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