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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.02, 767.34 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.02, 767.34 and 319.98 is: 441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.02 : 767.34 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.02/767.34 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.02x = 767.34 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.02x = 245,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,533.45/556.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.59

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