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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.83, 769.48 and 336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.83, 769.48 and 336.43 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.83 : 769.48 = 336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.83/769.48 = 336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.83x = 769.48 × 336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.83x = 258,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,876.16/557.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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