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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.14, 767.42 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.14, 767.42 and 307.47 is: 424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.14 : 767.42 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.14/767.42 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.14x = 767.42 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.14x = 235,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,960.69/556.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.28

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