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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.48, 768.94 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.48, 768.94 and 336.05 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.48 : 768.94 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.48/768.94 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.48x = 768.94 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.48x = 258,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,402.38/557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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