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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.39, 770.52 and 337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.39, 770.52 and 337.35 is: 465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.39 : 770.52 = 337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.39/770.52 = 337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.39x = 770.52 × 337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.39x = 259,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,934.92/558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.51

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