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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.60, 770.46 and 337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.60, 770.46 and 337.31 is: 465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.60 : 770.46 = 337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.60/770.46 = 337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.60x = 770.46 × 337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.60x = 259,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,887.87/558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.25

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