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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 760.74 and 330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 760.74 and 330.15 is: 455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 760.74 = 330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/760.74 = 330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 760.74 × 330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 251,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,158.31/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.64

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