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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.77, 769.73 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.77, 769.73 and 336.80 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.77 : 769.73 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.77/769.73 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.77x = 769.73 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.77x = 259,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,245.06/557.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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