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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.12, 767.36 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.12, 767.36 and 316.84 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.12 : 767.36 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.12/767.36 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.12x = 767.36 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.12x = 243,124.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,124.92/556.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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