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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.71, 768.29 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.71, 768.29 and 320.67 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.71 : 768.29 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.71/768.29 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.71x = 768.29 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.71x = 246,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,367.55/556.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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