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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.86, 768.62 and 370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.86, 768.62 and 370.48 is: 511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.86 : 768.62 = 370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.86/768.62 = 370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.86x = 768.62 × 370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.86x = 284,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,758.34/556.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.36

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