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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.34, 767.67 and 320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.34, 767.67 and 320.30 is: 441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.34 : 767.67 = 320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.34/767.67 = 320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.34x = 767.67 × 320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.34x = 245,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,879.66/556.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.96

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