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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.80, 768.48 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.80, 768.48 and 347.04 is: 478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.80 : 768.48 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.80/768.48 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.80x = 768.48 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.80x = 266,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,693.30/556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.98

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