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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.24, 767.12 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.24, 767.12 and 438.48 is: 604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.24 : 767.12 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.24/767.12 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.24x = 767.12 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.24x = 336,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,366.78/556.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.72

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