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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.38, 770.09 and 337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.38, 770.09 and 337.29 is: 465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.38 : 770.09 = 337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.38/770.09 = 337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.38x = 770.09 × 337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.38x = 259,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,739.81/558.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.17

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