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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.44, 767.85 and 307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.44, 767.85 and 307.73 is: 424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.44 : 767.85 = 307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.44/767.85 = 307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.44x = 767.85 × 307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.44x = 236,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,291.25/556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.65

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