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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.48, 770.44 and 337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.48, 770.44 and 337.36 is: 465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.48 : 770.44 = 337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.48/770.44 = 337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.48x = 770.44 × 337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.48x = 259,915.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,915.64/558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.40

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