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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.64, 768.44 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.64, 768.44 and 432.02 is: 596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.64 : 768.44 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.64/768.44 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.64x = 768.44 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.64x = 331,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,981.45/556.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.40

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