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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.11, 767.57 and 334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.11, 767.57 and 334.91 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.11 : 767.57 = 334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.11/767.57 = 334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.11x = 767.57 × 334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.11x = 257,067.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,067.11/556.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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