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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.10, 767.85 and 416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.10, 767.85 and 416.81 is: 575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.10 : 767.85 = 416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.10/767.85 = 416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.10x = 767.85 × 416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.10x = 320,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,047.92/556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.52

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