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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.26, 767.25 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.26, 767.25 and 382.02 is: 526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.26 : 767.25 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.26/767.25 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.26x = 767.25 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.26x = 293,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,104.85/556.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.92

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