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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.91, 768.56 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.91, 768.56 and 370.10 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.91 : 768.56 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.91/768.56 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.91x = 768.56 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.91x = 284,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,438.36/556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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