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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.26, 767.58 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.26, 767.58 and 335.18 is: 462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.26 : 767.58 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.26/767.58 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.26x = 767.58 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.26x = 257,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,277.46/556.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.51

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