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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.19, 767.54 and 335.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.19, 767.54 and 335.15 is: 462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.19 : 767.54 = 335.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.19/767.54 = 335.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.19x = 767.54 × 335.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.19x = 257,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,245.23/556.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.51

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