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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.63, 768.01 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.63, 768.01 and 320.66 is: 442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.63 : 768.01 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.63/768.01 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.63x = 768.01 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.63x = 246,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,268.02/556.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.42

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