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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.25, 767.67 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.25, 767.67 and 307.59 is: 424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.25 : 767.67 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.25/767.67 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.25x = 767.67 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.25x = 236,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,127.62/556.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.50

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