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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.18, 767.53 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.18, 767.53 and 307.50 is: 424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.18 : 767.53 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.18/767.53 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.18x = 767.53 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.18x = 236,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,015.48/556.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.35

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