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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.62, 769.58 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.62, 769.58 and 333.70 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.62 : 769.58 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.62/769.58 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.62x = 769.58 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.62x = 256,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,808.85/557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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