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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.86, 765.72 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.86, 765.72 and 333.70 is: 460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.86 : 765.72 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.86/765.72 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.86x = 765.72 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.86x = 255,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,520.76/554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.51

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