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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.14, 770.02 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.14, 770.02 and 337 is: 464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.14 : 770.02 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.14/770.02 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.14x = 770.02 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.14x = 259,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,496.74/558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.93

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