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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.44, 768.03 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.44, 768.03 and 335.54 is: 463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.44 : 768.03 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.44/768.03 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.44x = 768.03 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.44x = 257,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,707.34/556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.13

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