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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.84, 768.34 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.84, 768.34 and 335.73 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.84 : 768.34 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.84/768.34 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.84x = 768.34 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.84x = 257,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,954.79/556.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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