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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.91, 767.91 and 407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.91, 767.91 and 407.27 is: 561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.91 : 767.91 = 407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.91/767.91 = 407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.91x = 767.91 × 407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.91x = 312,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,746.71/556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.57

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