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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.74, 768.35 and 323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.74, 768.35 and 323.94 is: 447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.74 : 768.35 = 323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.74/768.35 = 323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.74x = 768.35 × 323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.74x = 248,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,899.30/556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.07

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