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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.98, 764.40 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.98, 764.40 and 333 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.98 : 764.40 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.98/764.40 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.98x = 764.40 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.98x = 254,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,545.20/553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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