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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.42, 767.76 and 323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.42, 767.76 and 323.50 is: 446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.42 : 767.76 = 323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.42/767.76 = 323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.42x = 767.76 × 323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.42x = 248,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,370.36/556.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.37

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