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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.20, 764.72 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.20, 764.72 and 333.16 is: 459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.20 : 764.72 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.20/764.72 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.20x = 764.72 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.20x = 254,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,774.12/554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.72

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