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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.75, 769.72 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.75, 769.72 and 336.69 is: 464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.75 : 769.72 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.75/769.72 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.75x = 769.72 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.75x = 259,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,158.11/557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.65

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