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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 769.19 and 336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 769.19 and 336.43 is: 464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 769.19 = 336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/769.19 = 336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 769.19 × 336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 258,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,778.59/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.21

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