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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 769.29 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 769.29 and 333.36 is: 460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 769.29 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/769.29 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 769.29 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 256,450.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,450.51/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.03

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