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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.27, 767.41 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.27, 767.41 and 320.16 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.27 : 767.41 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.27/767.41 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.27x = 767.41 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.27x = 245,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,693.99/556.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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