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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.16, 768.50 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.16, 768.50 and 335.98 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.16 : 768.50 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.16/768.50 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.16x = 768.50 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.16x = 258,200.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,200.63/557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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