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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.20, 767.16 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.20, 767.16 and 323.37 is: 446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.20 : 767.16 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.20/767.16 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.20x = 767.16 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.20x = 248,076.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,076.53/556.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.02

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