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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.07, 761.54 and 330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.07, 761.54 and 330.90 is: 456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.07 : 761.54 = 330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.07/761.54 = 330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.07x = 761.54 × 330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.07x = 251,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,993.59/552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.45

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