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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.88, 769.41 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.88, 769.41 and 336.44 is: 464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.88 : 769.41 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.88/769.41 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.88x = 769.41 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.88x = 258,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,860.30/557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.01

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