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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.44, 767.77 and 335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.44, 767.77 and 335.31 is: 462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.44 : 767.77 = 335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.44/767.77 = 335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.44x = 767.77 × 335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.44x = 257,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,440.96/556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.66

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