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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.82, 761.58 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.82, 761.58 and 330.96 is: 456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.82 : 761.58 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.82/761.58 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.82x = 761.58 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.82x = 252,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,052.52/551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.77

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