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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.99, 768.68 and 308.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.99, 768.68 and 308.31 is: 425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.99 : 768.68 = 308.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.99/768.68 = 308.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.99x = 768.68 × 308.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.99x = 236,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,991.92/556.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.49

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