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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.89, 768.46 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.89, 768.46 and 335.76 is: 463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.89 : 768.46 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.89/768.46 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.89x = 768.46 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.89x = 258,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,018.13/556.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.32

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