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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.04, 767.22 and 320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.04, 767.22 and 320 is: 441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.04 : 767.22 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.04/767.22 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.04x = 767.22 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.04x = 245,510.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,510.40/556.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.53

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