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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.74, 767.07 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.74, 767.07 and 381.78 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.74 : 767.07 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.74/767.07 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.74x = 767.07 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.74x = 292,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,851.98/556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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