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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 764.72 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 764.72 and 333.24 is: 459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 764.72 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/764.72 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 764.72 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 254,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,833.63/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.71

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