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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.70, 768.31 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.70, 768.31 and 320.72 is: 442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.70 : 768.31 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.70/768.31 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.70x = 768.31 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.70x = 246,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,412.38/556.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.63

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