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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.44, 769.57 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.44, 769.57 and 336.44 is: 464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.44 : 769.57 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.44/769.57 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.44x = 769.57 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.44x = 258,914.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,914.13/557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.47

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