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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.17, 767.58 and 323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.17, 767.58 and 323.30 is: 446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.17 : 767.58 = 323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.17/767.58 = 323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.17x = 767.58 × 323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.17x = 248,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,157.73/556.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.19

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