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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.58, 767.75 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.58, 767.75 and 335.40 is: 462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.58 : 767.75 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.58/767.75 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.58x = 767.75 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.58x = 257,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,501.67/556.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.65

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