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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.67, 767.07 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.67, 767.07 and 431.33 is: 594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.67 : 767.07 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.67/767.07 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.67x = 767.07 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.67x = 330,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,856.47/556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.35

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