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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.88, 768.30 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.88, 768.30 and 335.66 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.88 : 768.30 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.88/768.30 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.88x = 768.30 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.88x = 257,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,887.58/556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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