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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.57, 767.70 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.57, 767.70 and 335.29 is: 462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.57 : 767.70 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.57/767.70 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.57x = 767.70 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.57x = 257,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,402.13/556.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.48

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