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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.01, 760.41 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.01, 760.41 and 329.94 is: 455.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.01 : 760.41 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.01/760.41 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.01x = 760.41 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.01x = 250,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,889.68/551.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.33

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