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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.32, 768.80 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.32, 768.80 and 336.14 is: 463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.32 : 768.80 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.32/768.80 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.32x = 768.80 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.32x = 258,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,424.43/557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.69

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