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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.39, 767.88 and 323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.39, 767.88 and 323.50 is: 446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.39 : 767.88 = 323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.39/767.88 = 323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.39x = 767.88 × 323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.39x = 248,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,409.18/556.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.47

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