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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.12, 767.27 and 416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.12, 767.27 and 416.69 is: 574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.12 : 767.27 = 416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.12/767.27 = 416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.12x = 767.27 × 416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.12x = 319,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,718.13/556.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.91

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