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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.54, 769.24 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.54, 769.24 and 336.40 is: 464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.54 : 769.24 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.54/769.24 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.54x = 769.24 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.54x = 258,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,772.34/557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.13

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