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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.18, 767.53 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.18, 767.53 and 304.11 is: 419.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.18 : 767.53 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.18/767.53 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.18x = 767.53 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.18x = 233,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,417.57/556.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.68

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