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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.95, 770.05 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.95, 770.05 and 337.02 is: 465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.95 : 770.05 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.95/770.05 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.95x = 770.05 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.95x = 259,522.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,522.25/557.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.14

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