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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.06, 768.74 and 335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.06, 768.74 and 335.93 is: 463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.06 : 768.74 = 335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.06/768.74 = 335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.06x = 768.74 × 335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.06x = 258,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,237.30/557.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.58

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