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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 768.83 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 768.83 and 336.29 is: 463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 768.83 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/768.83 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 768.83 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 258,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,544.32/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.94

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