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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 760.92 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 760.92 and 330.28 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 760.92 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/760.92 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 760.92 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 251,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,316.66/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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