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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 771.14 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 771.14 and 337.76 is: 466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 771.14 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/771.14 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 771.14 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 260,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,460.25/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.24

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