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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.44, 768 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.44, 768 and 335.52 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.44 : 768 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.44/768 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.44x = 768 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.44x = 257,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,679.36/556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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