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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.12, 767.42 and 307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.12, 767.42 and 307.43 is: 424.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.12 : 767.42 = 307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.12/767.42 = 307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.12x = 767.42 × 307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.12x = 235,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,929.46/556.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.24

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