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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.19, 770.32 and 337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.19, 770.32 and 337.21 is: 465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.19 : 770.32 = 337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.19/770.32 = 337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.19x = 770.32 × 337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.19x = 259,759.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,759.61/558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.36

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