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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.92, 768.66 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.92, 768.66 and 320.88 is: 442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.92 : 768.66 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.92/768.66 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.92x = 768.66 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.92x = 246,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,647.62/556.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.88

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