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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.39, 767.82 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.39, 767.82 and 307.70 is: 424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.39 : 767.82 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.39/767.82 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.39x = 767.82 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.39x = 236,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,260.13/556.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.63

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