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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.55, 767.88 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.55, 767.88 and 346.76 is: 478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.55 : 767.88 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.55/767.88 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.55x = 767.88 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.55x = 266,270.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,270.07/556.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.43

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