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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.06, 768.48 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.06, 768.48 and 336.02 is: 463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.06 : 768.48 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.06/768.48 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.06x = 768.48 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.06x = 258,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,224.65/557.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.55

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