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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.30, 767.72 and 307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.30, 767.72 and 307.63 is: 424.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.30 : 767.72 = 307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.30/767.72 = 307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.30x = 767.72 × 307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.30x = 236,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,173.70/556.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.54

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