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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.92, 768.66 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.92, 768.66 and 382.32 is: 527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.92 : 768.66 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.92/768.66 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.92x = 768.66 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.92x = 293,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,874.09/556.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.68

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