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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 765.51 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.72, 765.51 and 333.68 is: 460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.72 : 765.51 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.72/765.51 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.72x = 765.51 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.72x = 255,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,435.38/554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.48

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