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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.87, 768.44 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.87, 768.44 and 308.18 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.87 : 768.44 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.87/768.44 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.87x = 768.44 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.87x = 236,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,817.84/556.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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