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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.36, 768.05 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.36, 768.05 and 436.51 is: 602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.36 : 768.05 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.36/768.05 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.36x = 768.05 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.36x = 335,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,261.51/556.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.60

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