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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.92, 769.80 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.92, 769.80 and 336.88 is: 464.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.92 : 769.80 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.92/769.80 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.92x = 769.80 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.92x = 259,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,330.22/557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.82

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