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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 767.36 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 767.36 and 349.44 is: 482.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 767.36 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/767.36 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 767.36 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 268,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,146.28/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.28

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