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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.05, 767.31 and 307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.05, 767.31 and 307.37 is: 424.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.05 : 767.31 = 307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.05/767.31 = 307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.05x = 767.31 × 307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.05x = 235,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,845.39/556.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.14

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