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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.03, 767.44 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.03, 767.44 and 323.16 is: 446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.03 : 767.44 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.03/767.44 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.03x = 767.44 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.03x = 248,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,003.44/556.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.02

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