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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.21, 767.64 and 323.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.21, 767.64 and 323.29 is: 446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.21 : 767.64 = 323.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.21/767.64 = 323.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.21x = 767.64 × 323.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.21x = 248,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,170.34/556.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.18

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