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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.48, 770.84 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.48, 770.84 and 337.60 is: 465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.48 : 770.84 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.48/770.84 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.48x = 770.84 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.48x = 260,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,235.58/558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.97

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