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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 765.39 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 765.39 and 333.78 is: 460.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 765.39 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/765.39 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 765.39 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 255,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,471.87/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.41

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