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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 765.72 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 765.72 and 333.99 is: 460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 765.72 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/765.72 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 765.72 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 255,742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,742.82/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.92

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