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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.05, 767.14 and 319.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.05, 767.14 and 319.83 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.05 : 767.14 = 319.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.05/767.14 = 319.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.05x = 767.14 × 319.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.05x = 245,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,354.39/556.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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