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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.73, 770.68 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.73, 770.68 and 337.26 is: 465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.73 : 770.68 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.73/770.68 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.73x = 770.68 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.73x = 259,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,919.54/558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.20

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