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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.55, 770.47 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.55, 770.47 and 337.42 is: 465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.55 : 770.47 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.55/770.47 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.55x = 770.47 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.55x = 259,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,971.99/558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.44

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