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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.11, 761.77 and 330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.11, 761.77 and 330.90 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.11 : 761.77 = 330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.11/761.77 = 330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.11x = 761.77 × 330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.11x = 252,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,069.69/552.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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