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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.47, 760.96 and 330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.47, 760.96 and 330.38 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.47 : 760.96 = 330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.47/760.96 = 330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.47x = 760.96 × 330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.47x = 251,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,405.96/551.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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