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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.75, 765.53 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.75, 765.53 and 333.62 is: 460.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.75 : 765.53 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.75/765.53 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.75x = 765.53 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.75x = 255,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,392.29/554.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.38

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