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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.73, 761.54 and 330.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.73, 761.54 and 330.69 is: 456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.73 : 761.54 = 330.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.73/761.54 = 330.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.73x = 761.54 × 330.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.73x = 251,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,832.01/551.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.44

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