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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.98, 769.88 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.98, 769.88 and 336.84 is: 464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.98 : 769.88 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.98/769.88 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.98x = 769.88 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.98x = 259,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,326.38/557.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.76

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