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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.16, 767.17 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.16, 767.17 and 334.98 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.16 : 767.17 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.16/767.17 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.16x = 767.17 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.16x = 256,986.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,986.61/556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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