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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.04, 767.27 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.04, 767.27 and 320.00 is: 441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.04 : 767.27 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.04/767.27 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.04x = 767.27 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.04x = 245,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,523.36/556.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.56

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