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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.95, 768.72 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.95, 768.72 and 336.05 is: 463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.95 : 768.72 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.95/768.72 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.95x = 768.72 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.95x = 258,324.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,324.51/556.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.82

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