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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 761.26 and 330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 761.26 and 330.86 is: 456.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 761.26 = 330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/761.26 = 330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 761.26 × 330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 251,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,870.48/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.34

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