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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.51, 767.61 and 335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.51, 767.61 and 335.23 is: 462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.51 : 767.61 = 335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.51/767.61 = 335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.51x = 767.61 × 335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.51x = 257,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,328.12/556.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.40

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