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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.86, 765.54 and 333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.86, 765.54 and 333.76 is: 460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.86 : 765.54 = 333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.86/765.54 = 333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.86x = 765.54 × 333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.86x = 255,506.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,506.63/554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.49

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