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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.43, 768.56 and 417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.43, 768.56 and 417.20 is: 576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.43 : 768.56 = 417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.43/768.56 = 417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.43x = 768.56 × 417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.43x = 320,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,637.30/556.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.25

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