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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.10, 767.39 and 335.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.10, 767.39 and 335.00 is: 462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.10 : 767.39 = 335.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.10/767.39 = 335.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.10x = 767.39 × 335.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.10x = 257,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,070.14/556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.28

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