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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.55, 770.93 and 337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.55, 770.93 and 337.65 is: 466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.55 : 770.93 = 337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.55/770.93 = 337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.55x = 770.93 × 337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.55x = 260,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,304.51/558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.04

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