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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.54, 769.32 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.54, 769.32 and 336.54 is: 464.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.54 : 769.32 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.54/769.32 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.54x = 769.32 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.54x = 258,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,906.95/557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.37

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