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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.91, 766.02 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.91, 766.02 and 333.78 is: 460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.91 : 766.02 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.91/766.02 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.91x = 766.02 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.91x = 255,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,682.16/554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.76

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