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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 766.20 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 766.20 and 333.97 is: 460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 766.20 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/766.20 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 766.20 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 255,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,887.81/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.98

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