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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.73, 768.28 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.73, 768.28 and 332.76 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.73 : 768.28 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.73/768.28 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.73x = 768.28 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.73x = 255,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,653.11/556.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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