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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.12, 767.44 and 307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.12, 767.44 and 307.45 is: 424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.12 : 767.44 = 307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.12/767.44 = 307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.12x = 767.44 × 307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.12x = 235,949.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,949.43/556.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.28

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