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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.89, 769.84 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.89, 769.84 and 336.76 is: 464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.89 : 769.84 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.89/769.84 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.89x = 769.84 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.89x = 259,251.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,251.32/557.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.70

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