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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.29, 770.48 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.29, 770.48 and 337.23 is: 465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.29 : 770.48 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.29/770.48 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.29x = 770.48 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.29x = 259,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,827.28/558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.40

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