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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.42, 770.45 and 337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.42, 770.45 and 337.36 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.42 : 770.45 = 337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.42/770.45 = 337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.42x = 770.45 × 337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.42x = 259,919.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,919.01/558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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