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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.08, 769.82 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.08, 769.82 and 336.90 is: 464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.08 : 769.82 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.08/769.82 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.08x = 769.82 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.08x = 259,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,350.67/558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.72

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