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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.50, 768.24 and 425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.50, 768.24 and 425.28 is: 587.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.50 : 768.24 = 425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.50/768.24 = 425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.50x = 768.24 × 425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.50x = 326,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,717.11/556.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.09

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