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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.34, 767.74 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.34, 767.74 and 307.68 is: 424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.34 : 767.74 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.34/767.74 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.34x = 767.74 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.34x = 236,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,214.40/556.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.59

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