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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.44, 760.72 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.44, 760.72 and 330.32 is: 455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.44 : 760.72 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.44/760.72 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.44x = 760.72 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.44x = 251,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,281.03/551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.68

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