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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.47, 767.48 and 370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.47, 767.48 and 370.17 is: 510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.47 : 767.48 = 370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.47/767.48 = 370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.47x = 767.48 × 370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.47x = 284,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,096.22/556.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.53

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