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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.88, 768.51 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.88, 768.51 and 308.21 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.88 : 768.51 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.88/768.51 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.88x = 768.51 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.88x = 236,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,858.62/556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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