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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.81, 761.40 and 330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.81, 761.40 and 330.82 is: 456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.81 : 761.40 = 330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.81/761.40 = 330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.81x = 761.40 × 330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.81x = 251,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,884.44/551.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.47

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