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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.24, 767.40 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.24, 767.40 and 348.88 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.24 : 767.40 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.24/767.40 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.24x = 767.40 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.24x = 267,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,730.51/556.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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