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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.39, 767.76 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.39, 767.76 and 335.35 is: 462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.39 : 767.76 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.39/767.76 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.39x = 767.76 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.39x = 257,468.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,468.32/556.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.75

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