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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.57, 768.38 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.57, 768.38 and 370.31 is: 511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.57 : 768.38 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.57/768.38 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.57x = 768.38 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.57x = 284,538.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,538.80/556.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.24

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