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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 767.46 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 767.46 and 349 is: 481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 767.46 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/767.46 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 767.46 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 267,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,843.54/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.73

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