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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.99, 770.19 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.99, 770.19 and 336.96 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.99 : 770.19 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.99/770.19 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.99x = 770.19 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.99x = 259,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,523.22/557.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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