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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.13, 760.51 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.13, 760.51 and 329.93 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.13 : 760.51 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.13/760.51 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.13x = 760.51 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.13x = 250,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,915.06/551.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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