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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.34, 767.75 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.34, 767.75 and 335.52 is: 463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.34 : 767.75 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.34/767.75 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.34x = 767.75 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.34x = 257,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,593.80/556.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.02

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