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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.44, 770.65 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.44, 770.65 and 337.33 is: 465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.44 : 770.65 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.44/770.65 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.44x = 770.65 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.44x = 259,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,960.59/558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.52

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