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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 760.56 and 330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 760.56 and 330.21 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 760.56 = 330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/760.56 = 330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 760.56 × 330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 251,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,143.28/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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