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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.37, 770.58 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.37, 770.58 and 337.32 is: 465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.37 : 770.58 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.37/770.58 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.37x = 770.58 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.37x = 259,932.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,932.05/558.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.52

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