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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.44, 760.75 and 330.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.44, 760.75 and 330.25 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.44 : 760.75 = 330.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.44/760.75 = 330.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.44x = 760.75 × 330.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.44x = 251,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,232.23/551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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