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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.19, 768.94 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.19, 768.94 and 336.21 is: 463.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.19 : 768.94 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.19/768.94 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.19x = 768.94 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.19x = 258,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,525.32/557.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.98

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