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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 760.86 and 330.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 760.86 and 330.17 is: 455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 760.86 = 330.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/760.86 = 330.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 760.86 × 330.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 251,213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,213.15/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.62

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