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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.01, 767.34 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.01, 767.34 and 320.04 is: 441.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.01 : 767.34 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.01/767.34 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.01x = 767.34 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.01x = 245,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,574.06/556.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.67

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