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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 761.35 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 761.35 and 330.78 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 761.35 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/761.35 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 761.35 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 251,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,842.00/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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