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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 767.33 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 767.33 and 323.17 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 767.33 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/767.33 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 767.33 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 247,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,976.42/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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