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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.77, 768.26 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.77, 768.26 and 317.48 is: 438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.77 : 768.26 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.77/768.26 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.77x = 768.26 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.77x = 243,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,904.14/556.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.07

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