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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.24, 760.74 and 330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.24, 760.74 and 330.20 is: 455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.24 : 760.74 = 330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.24/760.74 = 330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.24x = 760.74 × 330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.24x = 251,196.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,196.35/551.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.69

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