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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.27, 770.48 and 337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.27, 770.48 and 337.18 is: 465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.27 : 770.48 = 337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.27/770.48 = 337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.27x = 770.48 × 337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.27x = 259,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,790.45/558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.35

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