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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.22, 767.60 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.22, 767.60 and 307.54 is: 424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.22 : 767.60 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.22/767.60 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.22x = 767.60 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.22x = 236,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,067.70/556.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.41

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