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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.26, 770.27 and 334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.26, 770.27 and 334.27 is: 461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.26 : 770.27 = 334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.26/770.27 = 334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.26x = 770.27 × 334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.26x = 257,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,477.44/558.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.21

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