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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.20, 768.45 and 336.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.20, 768.45 and 336.07 is: 463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.20 : 768.45 = 336.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.20/768.45 = 336.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.20x = 768.45 × 336.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.20x = 258,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,252.99/557.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.48

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