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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.02, 767.30 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.02, 767.30 and 357.03 is: 492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.02 : 767.30 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.02/767.30 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.02x = 767.30 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.02x = 273,947.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,947.33/556.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.69

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