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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.60, 761.06 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.60, 761.06 and 330.36 is: 455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.60 : 761.06 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.60/761.06 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.60x = 761.06 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.60x = 251,423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,423.78/551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.81

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