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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 765.19 and 333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 765.19 and 333.43 is: 460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 765.19 = 333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/765.19 = 333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 765.19 × 333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 255,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,135.63/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.07

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