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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.98, 761.59 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.98, 761.59 and 331.02 is: 456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.98 : 761.59 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.98/761.59 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.98x = 761.59 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.98x = 252,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,101.52/551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.72

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