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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 765.86 and 333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 765.86 and 333.93 is: 460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 765.86 = 333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/765.86 = 333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 765.86 × 333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 255,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,741.96/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.75

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