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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.56, 761.04 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.56, 761.04 and 330.40 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.56 : 761.04 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.56/761.04 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.56x = 761.04 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.56x = 251,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,447.62/551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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