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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.33, 760.95 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.33, 760.95 and 327.32 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.33 : 760.95 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.33/760.95 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.33x = 760.95 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.33x = 249,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,074.15/551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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