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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.10, 768.87 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.10, 768.87 and 336.06 is: 463.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.10 : 768.87 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.10/768.87 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.10x = 768.87 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.10x = 258,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,386.45/557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.81

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