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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 767.36 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 767.36 and 348.96 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 767.36 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/767.36 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 767.36 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 267,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,777.95/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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