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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.77, 770.99 and 337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.77, 770.99 and 337.73 is: 466.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.77 : 770.99 = 337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.77/770.99 = 337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.77x = 770.99 × 337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.77x = 260,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,386.45/558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.00

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