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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.82, 765.66 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.82, 765.66 and 333.72 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.82 : 765.66 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.82/765.66 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.82x = 765.66 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.82x = 255,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,516.06/554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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