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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 770.42 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 770.42 and 337.56 is: 465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 770.42 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/770.42 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 770.42 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 260,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,062.98/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.61

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