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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.35, 768.95 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.35, 768.95 and 336.22 is: 463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.35 : 768.95 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.35/768.95 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.35x = 768.95 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.35x = 258,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,537.45/557.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.87

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