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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.71, 771.04 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.71, 771.04 and 337.62 is: 465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.71 : 771.04 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.71/771.04 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.71x = 771.04 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.71x = 260,318.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,318.52/558.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.93

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