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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.34, 760.94 and 330.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.34, 760.94 and 330.35 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.34 : 760.94 = 330.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.34/760.94 = 330.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.34x = 760.94 × 330.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.34x = 251,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,372.97/551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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