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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.95, 771.26 and 337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.95, 771.26 and 337.91 is: 466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.95 : 771.26 = 337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.95/771.26 = 337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.95x = 771.26 × 337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.95x = 260,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,610.92/558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.26

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