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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.59, 761.27 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.59, 761.27 and 330.66 is: 456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.59 : 761.27 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.59/761.27 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.59x = 761.27 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.59x = 251,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,719.88/551.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.36

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