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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.74, 768.30 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.74, 768.30 and 335.63 is: 463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.74 : 768.30 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.74/768.30 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.74x = 768.30 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.74x = 257,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,860.69/556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.16

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