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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.07, 767.26 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.07, 767.26 and 323.06 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.07 : 767.26 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.07/767.26 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.07x = 767.26 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.07x = 247,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,871.02/556.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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