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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.02, 765.99 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.02, 765.99 and 333.97 is: 460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.02 : 765.99 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.02/765.99 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.02x = 765.99 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.02x = 255,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,814.51/555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.91

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