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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.64, 768.16 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.64, 768.16 and 335.54 is: 463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.64 : 768.16 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.64/768.16 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.64x = 768.16 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.64x = 257,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,750.75/556.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.05

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