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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.93, 761.79 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.93, 761.79 and 331.01 is: 456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.93 : 761.79 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.93/761.79 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.93x = 761.79 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.93x = 252,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,156.30/551.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.87

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