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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.53, 770.86 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.53, 770.86 and 337.51 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.53 : 770.86 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.53/770.86 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.53x = 770.86 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.53x = 260,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,172.96/558.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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