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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.07, 767.28 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.07, 767.28 and 319.96 is: 441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.07 : 767.28 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.07/767.28 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.07x = 767.28 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.07x = 245,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,498.91/556.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.49

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