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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.42, 765.19 and 333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.42, 765.19 and 333.49 is: 460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.42 : 765.19 = 333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.42/765.19 = 333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.42x = 765.19 × 333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.42x = 255,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,180.11/554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.27

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