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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.57, 768.02 and 346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.57, 768.02 and 346.71 is: 478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.57 : 768.02 = 346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.57/768.02 = 346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.57x = 768.02 × 346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.57x = 266,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,281.36/556.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.43

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