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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.91, 768.58 and 324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.91, 768.58 and 324.04 is: 447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.91 : 768.58 = 324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.91/768.58 = 324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.91x = 768.58 × 324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.91x = 249,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,047.93/556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.19

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