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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.05, 767.57 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.05, 767.57 and 379.59 is: 523.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.05 : 767.57 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.05/767.57 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.05x = 767.57 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.05x = 291,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,362.85/556.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.99

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