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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.25, 767.64 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.25, 767.64 and 323.42 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.25 : 767.64 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.25/767.64 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.25x = 767.64 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.25x = 248,270.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,270.13/556.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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