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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.10, 768.96 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.10, 768.96 and 335.97 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.10 : 768.96 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.10/768.96 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.10x = 768.96 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.10x = 258,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,347.49/557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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