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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.54, 768.06 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.54, 768.06 and 335.50 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.54 : 768.06 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.54/768.06 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.54x = 768.06 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.54x = 257,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,682.21/556.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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