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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 769.08 and 336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 769.08 and 336.27 is: 464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 769.08 = 336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/769.08 = 336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 769.08 × 336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 258,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,618.53/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.00

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