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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.09, 768.21 and 336.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.09, 768.21 and 336.00 is: 463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.09 : 768.21 = 336.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.09/768.21 = 336.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.09x = 768.21 × 336.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.09x = 258,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,114.72/557.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.33

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