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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.30, 767.76 and 320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.30, 767.76 and 320.26 is: 442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.30 : 767.76 = 320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.30/767.76 = 320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.30x = 767.76 × 320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.30x = 245,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,882.82/556.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.00

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