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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.98, 770.25 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.98, 770.25 and 336.88 is: 465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.98 : 770.25 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.98/770.25 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.98x = 770.25 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.98x = 259,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,481.82/557.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.04

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