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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.44, 767.91 and 346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.44, 767.91 and 346.74 is: 478.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.44 : 767.91 = 346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.44/767.91 = 346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.44x = 767.91 × 346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.44x = 266,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,265.11/556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.52

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