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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 761.73 and 331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 761.73 and 331.03 is: 456.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 761.73 = 331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/761.73 = 331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 761.73 × 331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 252,153.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,153.58/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.84

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