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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.89, 771.22 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.89, 771.22 and 337.76 is: 466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.89 : 771.22 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.89/771.22 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.89x = 771.22 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.89x = 260,487.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,487.27/558.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.08

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