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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.53, 761.21 and 330.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.53, 761.21 and 330.49 is: 456.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.53 : 761.21 = 330.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.53/761.21 = 330.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.53x = 761.21 × 330.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.53x = 251,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,572.29/551.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.14

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