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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.97, 768.62 and 308.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.97, 768.62 and 308.31 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.97 : 768.62 = 308.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.97/768.62 = 308.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.97x = 768.62 × 308.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.97x = 236,969.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,969.39/556.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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