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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.58, 769.26 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.58, 769.26 and 336.48 is: 464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.58 : 769.26 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.58/769.26 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.58x = 769.26 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.58x = 258,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,840.60/557.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.22

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