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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.62, 768.11 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.62, 768.11 and 320.58 is: 442.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.62 : 768.11 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.62/768.11 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.62x = 768.11 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.62x = 246,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,242.16/556.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.39

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