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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.98, 761.71 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.98, 761.71 and 330.96 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.98 : 761.71 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.98/761.71 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.98x = 761.71 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.98x = 252,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,095.54/551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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