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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.29, 769.20 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.29, 769.20 and 336.39 is: 464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.29 : 769.20 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.29/769.20 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.29x = 769.20 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.29x = 258,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,747.04/557.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.30

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