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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 770.92 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 770.92 and 337.54 is: 465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 770.92 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/770.92 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 770.92 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 260,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,216.34/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.80

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