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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.48, 768 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.48, 768 and 418.24 is: 577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.48 : 768 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.48/768 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.48x = 768 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.48x = 321,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,208.32/556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.21

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