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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.59, 765.21 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.59, 765.21 and 333.51 is: 460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.59 : 765.21 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.59/765.21 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.59x = 765.21 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.59x = 255,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,205.19/554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.17

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