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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.97, 769.78 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.97, 769.78 and 336.94 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.97 : 769.78 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.97/769.78 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.97x = 769.78 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.97x = 259,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,369.67/557.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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