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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.08, 767.42 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.08, 767.42 and 335.08 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.08 : 767.42 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.08/767.42 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.08x = 767.42 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.08x = 257,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,147.09/556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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