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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 770 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 770 and 336.94 is: 464.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 770 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/770 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 770 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 259,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,443.80/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.99

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