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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.14, 760.59 and 330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.14, 760.59 and 330.21 is: 455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.14 : 760.59 = 330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.14/760.59 = 330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.14x = 760.59 × 330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.14x = 251,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,154.42/551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.70

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