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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.44, 767.56 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.44, 767.56 and 335.26 is: 462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.44 : 767.56 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.44/767.56 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.44x = 767.56 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.44x = 257,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,332.17/556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.46

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