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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 770.62 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 770.62 and 337.40 is: 465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 770.62 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/770.62 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 770.62 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 260,007.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,007.19/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.51

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