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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.71, 768.25 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.71, 768.25 and 308.04 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.71 : 768.25 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.71/768.25 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.71x = 768.25 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.71x = 236,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,655.72/556.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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