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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.43, 765.11 and 330.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.43, 765.11 and 330.37 is: 455.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.43 : 765.11 = 330.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.43/765.11 = 330.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.43x = 765.11 × 330.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.43x = 252,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,769.39/554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.91

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