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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.58, 769.52 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.58, 769.52 and 336.54 is: 464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.58 : 769.52 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.58/769.52 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.58x = 769.52 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.58x = 258,974.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,974.26/557.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.46

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