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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 770.32 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 770.32 and 337.20 is: 465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 770.32 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/770.32 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 770.32 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 259,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,751.90/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.31

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