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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.91, 768.53 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.91, 768.53 and 308.22 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.91 : 768.53 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.91/768.53 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.91x = 768.53 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.91x = 236,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,876.32/556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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