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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.93, 767.69 and 381.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.93, 767.69 and 381.97 is: 526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.93 : 767.69 = 381.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.93/767.69 = 381.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.93x = 767.69 × 381.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.93x = 293,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,234.55/556.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.52

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