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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.81, 765.83 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.81, 765.83 and 333.88 is: 460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.81 : 765.83 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.81/765.83 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.81x = 765.83 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.81x = 255,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,691.74/554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.87

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