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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.07, 767.27 and 346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.07, 767.27 and 346.17 is: 477.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.07 : 767.27 = 346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.07/767.27 = 346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.07x = 767.27 × 346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.07x = 265,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,609.60/556.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.66

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