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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.90, 771.23 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.90, 771.23 and 337.93 is: 466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.90 : 771.23 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.90/771.23 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.90x = 771.23 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.90x = 260,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,621.75/558.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.31

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