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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.39, 770.34 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.39, 770.34 and 337.22 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.39 : 770.34 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.39/770.34 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.39x = 770.34 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.39x = 259,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,768.52/558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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