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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.06, 770.16 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.06, 770.16 and 337.02 is: 465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.06 : 770.16 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.06/770.16 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.06x = 770.16 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.06x = 259,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,559.32/558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.11

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