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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.35, 767.48 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.35, 767.48 and 346.47 is: 477.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.35 : 767.48 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.35/767.48 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.35x = 767.48 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.35x = 265,907.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,907.06/556.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.95

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