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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.16, 767.46 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.16, 767.46 and 320.10 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.16 : 767.46 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.16/767.46 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.16x = 767.46 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.16x = 245,658.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,658.51/556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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