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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 770.67 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 770.67 and 337.51 is: 465.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 770.67 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/770.67 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 770.67 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 260,108.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,108.83/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.69

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