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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.40, 765.08 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.40, 765.08 and 333.36 is: 460.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.40 : 765.08 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.40/765.08 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.40x = 765.08 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.40x = 255,047.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,047.07/554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.04

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