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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.02, 767.31 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.02, 767.31 and 307.36 is: 424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.02 : 767.31 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.02/767.31 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.02x = 767.31 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.02x = 235,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,840.40/556.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.16

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