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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.41, 760.73 and 330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.41, 760.73 and 330.21 is: 455.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.41 : 760.73 = 330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.41/760.73 = 330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.41x = 760.73 × 330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.41x = 251,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,199.00/551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.56

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