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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.34, 770.26 and 334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.34, 770.26 and 334.15 is: 460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.34 : 770.26 = 334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.34/770.26 = 334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.34x = 770.26 × 334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.34x = 257,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,382.38/558.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.98

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