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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.77, 768.41 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.77, 768.41 and 335.57 is: 463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.77 : 768.41 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.77/768.41 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.77x = 768.41 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.77x = 257,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,854.19/556.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.12

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