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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.87, 765.71 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.87, 765.71 and 333.81 is: 460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.87 : 765.71 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.87/765.71 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.87x = 765.71 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.87x = 255,599.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,599.99/554.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.65

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