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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.37, 770.64 and 334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.37, 770.64 and 334.31 is: 461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.37 : 770.64 = 334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.37/770.64 = 334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.37x = 770.64 × 334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.37x = 257,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,632.66/558.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.40

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