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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.18, 767.55 and 307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.18, 767.55 and 307.52 is: 424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.18 : 767.55 = 307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.18/767.55 = 307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.18x = 767.55 × 307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.18x = 236,035.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,035.08/556.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.38

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