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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.03, 767.36 and 334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.03, 767.36 and 334.97 is: 462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.03 : 767.36 = 334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.03/767.36 = 334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.03x = 767.36 × 334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.03x = 257,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,042.46/556.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.28

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