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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.29, 767.32 and 335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.29, 767.32 and 335.31 is: 462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.29 : 767.32 = 335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.29/767.32 = 335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.29x = 767.32 × 335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.29x = 257,290.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,290.07/556.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.51

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