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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.42, 760.85 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.42, 760.85 and 330.32 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.42 : 760.85 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.42/760.85 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.42x = 760.85 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.42x = 251,323.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,323.97/551.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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