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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.27, 767.27 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.27, 767.27 and 367.13 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.27 : 767.27 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.27/767.27 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.27x = 767.27 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.27x = 281,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,690.67/556.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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