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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.06, 768.90 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.06, 768.90 and 335.96 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.06 : 768.90 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.06/768.90 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.06x = 768.90 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.06x = 258,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,319.64/557.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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