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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.66, 765.36 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.66, 765.36 and 333.65 is: 460.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.66 : 765.36 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.66/765.36 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.66x = 765.36 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.66x = 255,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,362.36/554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.39

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