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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.27, 767.57 and 320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.27, 767.57 and 320.25 is: 441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.27 : 767.57 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.27/767.57 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.27x = 767.57 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.27x = 245,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,814.29/556.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.90

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