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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.15, 767.56 and 416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.15, 767.56 and 416.02 is: 574.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.15 : 767.56 = 416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.15/767.56 = 416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.15x = 767.56 × 416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.15x = 319,320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,320.31/556.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.16

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