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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.32, 767.77 and 320.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.32, 767.77 and 320.29 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.32 : 767.77 = 320.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.32/767.77 = 320.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.32x = 767.77 × 320.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.32x = 245,907.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,907.23/556.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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