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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.31, 767.81 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.31, 767.81 and 335.39 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.31 : 767.81 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.31/767.81 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.31x = 767.81 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.31x = 257,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,512.80/556.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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