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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.08, 767.44 and 425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.08, 767.44 and 425.36 is: 587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.08 : 767.44 = 425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.08/767.44 = 425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.08x = 767.44 × 425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.08x = 326,438.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,438.28/556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.03

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