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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.44, 769.34 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.44, 769.34 and 336.52 is: 464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.44 : 769.34 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.44/769.34 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.44x = 769.34 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.44x = 258,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,898.30/557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.44

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