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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.23, 767.10 and 356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.23, 767.10 and 356.83 is: 492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.23 : 767.10 = 356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.23/767.10 = 356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.23x = 767.10 × 356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.23x = 273,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,722.86/556.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.10

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