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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.68, 768.17 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.68, 768.17 and 346.88 is: 478.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.68 : 768.17 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.68/768.17 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.68x = 768.17 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.68x = 266,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,462.81/556.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.66

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