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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.18, 767.51 and 335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.18, 767.51 and 335.09 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.18 : 767.51 = 335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.18/767.51 = 335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.18x = 767.51 × 335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.18x = 257,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,179.41/556.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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