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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.94, 768.26 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.94, 768.26 and 335.76 is: 463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.94 : 768.26 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.94/768.26 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.94x = 768.26 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.94x = 257,949.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,949.30/556.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.16

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