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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.85, 768.44 and 323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.85, 768.44 and 323.97 is: 447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.85 : 768.44 = 323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.85/768.44 = 323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.85x = 768.44 × 323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.85x = 248,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,951.51/556.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.07

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