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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.01, 761.60 and 330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.01, 761.60 and 330.88 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.01 : 761.60 = 330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.01/761.60 = 330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.01x = 761.60 × 330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.01x = 251,997.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,997.13/552.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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