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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.16, 767.36 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.16, 767.36 and 335.12 is: 462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.16 : 767.36 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.16/767.36 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.16x = 767.36 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.16x = 257,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,157.68/556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.38

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