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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.08, 767.43 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.08, 767.43 and 335.13 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.08 : 767.43 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.08/767.43 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.08x = 767.43 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.08x = 257,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,188.82/556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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