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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.15, 767.33 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.15, 767.33 and 335.14 is: 462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.15 : 767.33 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.15/767.33 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.15x = 767.33 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.15x = 257,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,163.30/556.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.40

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