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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.54, 767.67 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.54, 767.67 and 335.56 is: 462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.54 : 767.67 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.54/767.67 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.54x = 767.67 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.54x = 257,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,599.35/556.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.86

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