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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.58, 767.94 and 323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.58, 767.94 and 323.57 is: 446.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.58 : 767.94 = 323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.58/767.94 = 323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.58x = 767.94 × 323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.58x = 248,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,482.35/556.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.44

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