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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.12, 760.55 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.12, 760.55 and 330.09 is: 455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.12 : 760.55 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.12/760.55 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.12x = 760.55 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.12x = 251,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,045.45/551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.52

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