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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.82, 769.82 and 336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.82, 769.82 and 336.83 is: 464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.82 : 769.82 = 336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.82/769.82 = 336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.82x = 769.82 × 336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.82x = 259,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,292.94/557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.83

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