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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.96, 768.57 and 308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.96, 768.57 and 308.29 is: 425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.96 : 768.57 = 308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.96/768.57 = 308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.96x = 768.57 × 308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.96x = 236,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,942.45/556.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.42

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