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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.33, 760.56 and 330.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.33, 760.56 and 330.23 is: 455.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.33 : 760.56 = 330.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.33/760.56 = 330.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.33x = 760.56 × 330.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.33x = 251,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,161.63/551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.56

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