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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.23, 767.25 and 416.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.23, 767.25 and 416.19 is: 574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.23 : 767.25 = 416.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.23/767.25 = 416.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.23x = 767.25 × 416.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.23x = 319,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,321.78/556.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.08

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