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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.11, 767.28 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.11, 767.28 and 335.16 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.11 : 767.28 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.11/767.28 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.11x = 767.28 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.11x = 257,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,161.56/556.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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