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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 767.37 and 323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 767.37 and 323.08 is: 445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 767.37 = 323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/767.37 = 323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 767.37 × 323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 247,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,921.90/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.90

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