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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.37, 767.76 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.37, 767.76 and 335.27 is: 462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.37 : 767.76 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.37/767.76 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.37x = 767.76 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.37x = 257,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,408.81/556.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.66

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