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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.13, 767.45 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.13, 767.45 and 307.44 is: 424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.13 : 767.45 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.13/767.45 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.13x = 767.45 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.13x = 235,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,947.52/556.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.27

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