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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.96, 767.36 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.96, 767.36 and 370.12 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.96 : 767.36 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.96/767.36 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.96x = 767.36 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.96x = 284,015.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,015.28/556.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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