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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 761.60 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 761.60 and 330.84 is: 456.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 761.60 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/761.60 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 761.60 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 251,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,967.74/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.46

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