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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.35, 767.79 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.35, 767.79 and 335.49 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.35 : 767.79 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.35/767.79 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.35x = 767.79 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.35x = 257,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,585.87/556.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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