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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.32, 767.68 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.32, 767.68 and 323.40 is: 446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.32 : 767.68 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.32/767.68 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.32x = 767.68 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.32x = 248,267.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,267.71/556.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.27

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