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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.60, 769.36 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.60, 769.36 and 336.48 is: 464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.60 : 769.36 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.60/769.36 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.60x = 769.36 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.60x = 258,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,874.25/557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.27

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