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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.74, 768.42 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.74, 768.42 and 426.06 is: 588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.74 : 768.42 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.74/768.42 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.74x = 768.42 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.74x = 327,393.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,393.03/556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.05

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