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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.36, 767.77 and 307.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.36, 767.77 and 307.69 is: 424.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.36 : 767.77 = 307.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.36/767.77 = 307.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.36x = 767.77 × 307.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.36x = 236,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,232.46/556.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.61

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