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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.24, 767.40 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.24, 767.40 and 349.20 is: 481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.24 : 767.40 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.24/767.40 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.24x = 767.40 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.24x = 267,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,976.08/556.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.76

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