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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.92, 768.36 and 335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.92, 768.36 and 335.92 is: 463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.92 : 768.36 = 335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.92/768.36 = 335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.92x = 768.36 × 335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.92x = 258,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,107.49/556.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.46

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