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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.76, 767.91 and 347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.76, 767.91 and 347.03 is: 478.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.76 : 767.91 = 347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.76/767.91 = 347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.76x = 767.91 × 347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.76x = 266,483.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,483.97/556.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.64

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