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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.80, 769.70 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.80, 769.70 and 336.84 is: 464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.80 : 769.70 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.80/769.70 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.80x = 769.70 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.80x = 259,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,265.75/557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.80

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