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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.38, 767.88 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.38, 767.88 and 425.16 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.38 : 767.88 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.38/767.88 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.38x = 767.88 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.38x = 326,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,471.86/556.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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