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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.43, 767.89 and 307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.43, 767.89 and 307.78 is: 424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.43 : 767.89 = 307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.43/767.89 = 307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.43x = 767.89 × 307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.43x = 236,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,341.18/556.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.75

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