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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.68, 767.40 and 399.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.68, 767.40 and 399.27 is: 550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.68 : 767.40 = 399.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.68/767.40 = 399.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.68x = 767.40 × 399.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.68x = 306,399.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,399.80/556.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.41

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