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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 769.98 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 769.98 and 336.90 is: 464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 769.98 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/769.98 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 769.98 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 259,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,406.26/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.89

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