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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 765.88 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 765.88 and 333.94 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 765.88 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/765.88 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 765.88 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 255,757.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,757.97/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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