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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.86, 769.83 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.86, 769.83 and 336.68 is: 464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.86 : 769.83 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.86/769.83 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.86x = 769.83 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.86x = 259,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,186.36/557.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.61

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