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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 761.63 and 330.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 761.63 and 330.91 is: 456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 761.63 = 330.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/761.63 = 330.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 761.63 × 330.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 252,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,030.98/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.58

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