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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.81, 768.38 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.81, 768.38 and 308.12 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.81 : 768.38 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.81/768.38 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.81x = 768.38 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.81x = 236,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,751.90/556.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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