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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.61, 770.97 and 337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.61, 770.97 and 337.57 is: 465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.61 : 770.97 = 337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.61/770.97 = 337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.61x = 770.97 × 337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.61x = 260,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,256.34/558.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.90

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