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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.16, 767.60 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.16, 767.60 and 349.04 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.16 : 767.60 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.16/767.60 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.16x = 767.60 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.16x = 267,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,923.10/556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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