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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.54, 761.11 and 330.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.54, 761.11 and 330.53 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.54 : 761.11 = 330.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.54/761.11 = 330.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.54x = 761.11 × 330.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.54x = 251,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,565.06/551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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