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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.73, 768.50 and 335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.73, 768.50 and 335.69 is: 463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.73 : 768.50 = 335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.73/768.50 = 335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.73x = 768.50 × 335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.73x = 257,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,972.24/556.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.37

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