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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.23, 767.75 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.23, 767.75 and 335.19 is: 462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.23 : 767.75 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.23/767.75 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.23x = 767.75 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.23x = 257,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,342.12/556.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.65

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