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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.41, 769.28 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.41, 769.28 and 336.34 is: 464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.41 : 769.28 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.41/769.28 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.41x = 769.28 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.41x = 258,739.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,739.64/557.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.18

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