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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.55, 770.82 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.55, 770.82 and 337.46 is: 465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.55 : 770.82 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.55/770.82 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.55x = 770.82 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.55x = 260,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,117.66/558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.70

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