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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.24, 768.92 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.24, 768.92 and 336.16 is: 463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.24 : 768.92 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.24/768.92 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.24x = 768.92 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.24x = 258,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,480.15/557.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.86

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