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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.02, 768.62 and 335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.02, 768.62 and 335.92 is: 463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.02 : 768.62 = 335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.02/768.62 = 335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.02x = 768.62 × 335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.02x = 258,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,194.83/557.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.53

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