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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.67, 770.86 and 337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.67, 770.86 and 337.64 is: 465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.67 : 770.86 = 337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.67/770.86 = 337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.67x = 770.86 × 337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.67x = 260,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,269.92/558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.87

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