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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.32, 769.92 and 337.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.32, 769.92 and 337.15 is: 464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.32 : 769.92 = 337.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.32/769.92 = 337.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.32x = 769.92 × 337.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.32x = 259,576.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,576.60/558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.92

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