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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 765.20 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 765.20 and 333.52 is: 460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 765.20 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/765.20 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 765.20 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 255,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,209.50/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.30

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