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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.67, 768.73 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.67, 768.73 and 439.43 is: 605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.67 : 768.73 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.67/768.73 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.67x = 768.73 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.67x = 337,803.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,803.23/557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.74

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