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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 760.58 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 760.58 and 330.22 is: 455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 760.58 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/760.58 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 760.58 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 251,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,158.73/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.49

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