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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.25, 770.45 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.25, 770.45 and 337.20 is: 465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.25 : 770.45 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.25/770.45 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.25x = 770.45 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.25x = 259,793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,793.87/558.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.37

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