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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.77, 770.67 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.77, 770.67 and 337.49 is: 465.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.77 : 770.67 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.77/770.67 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.77x = 770.67 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.77x = 260,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,093.72/558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.48

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