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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.08, 767.08 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.08, 767.08 and 334.89 is: 461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.08 : 767.08 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.08/767.08 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.08x = 767.08 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.08x = 256,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,885.75/556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.96

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