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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.06, 768.77 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.06, 768.77 and 336.05 is: 463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.06 : 768.77 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.06/768.77 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.06x = 768.77 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.06x = 258,342.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,342.15/557.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.76

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