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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.36, 767.81 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.36, 767.81 and 320.36 is: 442.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.36 : 767.81 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.36/767.81 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.36x = 767.81 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.36x = 245,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,972.57/556.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.11

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