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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.67, 769.58 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.67, 769.58 and 336.57 is: 464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.67 : 769.58 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.67/769.58 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.67x = 769.58 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.67x = 259,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,020.30/557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.47

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