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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 770.22 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 770.22 and 336.86 is: 465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 770.22 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/770.22 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 770.22 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 259,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,454.62/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.01

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