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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.07, 767.27 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.07, 767.27 and 332.07 is: 458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.07 : 767.27 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.07/767.27 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.07x = 767.27 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.07x = 254,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,785.69/556.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.19

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