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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.22, 768.96 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.22, 768.96 and 336.18 is: 463.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.22 : 768.96 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.22/768.96 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.22x = 768.96 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.22x = 258,508.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,508.97/557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.93

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