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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.03, 767.42 and 334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.03, 767.42 and 334.99 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.03 : 767.42 = 334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.03/767.42 = 334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.03x = 767.42 × 334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.03x = 257,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,078.03/556.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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