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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.14, 770.31 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.14, 770.31 and 337.16 is: 465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.14 : 770.31 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.14/770.31 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.14x = 770.31 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.14x = 259,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,719.65/558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.33

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