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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.26, 764.98 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.26, 764.98 and 333.16 is: 459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.26 : 764.98 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.26/764.98 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.26x = 764.98 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.26x = 254,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,860.74/554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.82

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