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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.33, 765.05 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.33, 765.05 and 333.34 is: 460.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.33 : 765.05 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.33/765.05 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.33x = 765.05 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.33x = 255,018.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,018.19/554.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.05

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