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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.12, 769.07 and 333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.12, 769.07 and 333.13 is: 459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.12 : 769.07 = 333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.12/769.07 = 333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.12x = 769.07 × 333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.12x = 256,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,198.77/557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.87

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