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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.52, 767.94 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.52, 767.94 and 323.64 is: 446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.52 : 767.94 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.52/767.94 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.52x = 767.94 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.52x = 248,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,536.10/556.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.59

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