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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.97, 768.40 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.97, 768.40 and 335.94 is: 463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.97 : 768.40 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.97/768.40 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.97x = 768.40 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.97x = 258,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,136.30/556.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.47

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