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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.83, 769.71 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.83, 769.71 and 333.69 is: 460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.83 : 769.71 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.83/769.71 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.83x = 769.71 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.83x = 256,844.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,844.53/557.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.44

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