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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.30, 768 and 425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.30, 768 and 425.56 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.30 : 768 = 425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.30/768 = 425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.30x = 768 × 425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.30x = 326,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,830.08/556.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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