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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.04, 767.02 and 334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.04, 767.02 and 334.84 is: 461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.04 : 767.02 = 334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.04/767.02 = 334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.04x = 767.02 × 334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.04x = 256,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,828.98/556.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.89

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