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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.32, 770.36 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.32, 770.36 and 337.28 is: 465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.32 : 770.36 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.32/770.36 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.32x = 770.36 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.32x = 259,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,821.48/558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.37

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