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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.32, 770.52 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.32, 770.52 and 337.20 is: 465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.32 : 770.52 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.32/770.52 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.32x = 770.52 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.32x = 259,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,819.34/558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.36

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