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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.44, 770.73 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.44, 770.73 and 337.42 is: 465.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.44 : 770.73 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.44/770.73 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.44x = 770.73 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.44x = 260,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,059.41/558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.69

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