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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 761.72 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 761.72 and 331.02 is: 456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 761.72 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/761.72 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 761.72 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 252,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,144.55/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.82

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