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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.61, 769.59 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.61, 769.59 and 336.57 is: 464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.61 : 769.59 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.61/769.59 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.61x = 769.59 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.61x = 259,020.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,020.91/557.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.52

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