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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.57, 765.30 and 333.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.57, 765.30 and 333.53 is: 460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.57 : 765.30 = 333.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.57/765.30 = 333.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.57x = 765.30 × 333.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.57x = 255,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,250.51/554.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.27

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