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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 765.21 and 333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 765.21 and 333.49 is: 460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 765.21 = 333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/765.21 = 333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 765.21 × 333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 255,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,189.88/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.27

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