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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 765 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 765 and 333.18 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 765 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/765 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 765 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 254,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,882.70/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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