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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.25, 767.54 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.25, 767.54 and 332.19 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.25 : 767.54 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.25/767.54 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.25x = 767.54 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.25x = 254,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,969.94/556.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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