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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 761.32 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 761.32 and 330.64 is: 456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 761.32 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/761.32 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 761.32 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 251,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,722.84/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.28

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