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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.06, 767.26 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.06, 767.26 and 335.07 is: 462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.06 : 767.26 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.06/767.26 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.06x = 767.26 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.06x = 257,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,085.81/556.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.33

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