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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.22, 768.54 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.22, 768.54 and 336.24 is: 463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.22 : 768.54 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.22/768.54 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.22x = 768.54 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.22x = 258,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,413.89/557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.76

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