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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.58, 768.22 and 323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.58, 768.22 and 323.84 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.58 : 768.22 = 323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.58/768.22 = 323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.58x = 768.22 × 323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.58x = 248,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,780.36/556.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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