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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.02, 764.44 and 330.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.02, 764.44 and 330.03 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.02 : 764.44 = 330.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.02/764.44 = 330.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.02x = 764.44 × 330.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.02x = 252,287.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,287.31/554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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