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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556, 767.46 and 401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556, 767.46 and 401.20 is: 553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556 : 767.46 = 401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556/767.46 = 401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556x = 767.46 × 401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556x = 307,904.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,904.95/556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.79

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