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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.78, 768.27 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.78, 768.27 and 308.09 is: 425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.78 : 768.27 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.78/768.27 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.78x = 768.27 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.78x = 236,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,699.38/556.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.12

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