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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.55, 761.27 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.55, 761.27 and 330.63 is: 456.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.55 : 761.27 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.55/761.27 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.55x = 761.27 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.55x = 251,697.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,697.05/551.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.34

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