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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.04, 767.24 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.04, 767.24 and 335.04 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.04 : 767.24 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.04/767.24 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.04x = 767.24 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.04x = 257,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,056.09/556.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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