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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.85, 761.51 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.85, 761.51 and 330.72 is: 456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.85 : 761.51 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.85/761.51 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.85x = 761.51 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.85x = 251,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,846.59/551.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.37

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