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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.03, 767.63 and 437.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.03, 767.63 and 437.77 is: 604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.03 : 767.63 = 437.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.03/767.63 = 437.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.03x = 767.63 × 437.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.03x = 336,045.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,045.39/556.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.37

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