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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.01, 760.37 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.01, 760.37 and 330.08 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.01 : 760.37 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.01/760.37 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.01x = 760.37 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.01x = 250,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,984.42/551.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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