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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.49, 760.77 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.49, 760.77 and 330.36 is: 455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.49 : 760.77 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.49/760.77 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.49x = 760.77 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.49x = 251,327.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,327.98/551.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.73

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