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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.12, 770.04 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.12, 770.04 and 337.16 is: 465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.12 : 770.04 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.12/770.04 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.12x = 770.04 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.12x = 259,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,626.69/558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.18

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