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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.48, 770.64 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.48, 770.64 and 337.14 is: 465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.48 : 770.64 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.48/770.64 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.48x = 770.64 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.48x = 259,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,813.57/558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.22

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