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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 769.64 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 769.64 and 336.68 is: 464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 769.64 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/769.64 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 769.64 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 259,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,122.40/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.58

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