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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.17, 761.63 and 330.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.17, 761.63 and 330.97 is: 456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.17 : 761.63 = 330.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.17/761.63 = 330.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.17x = 761.63 × 330.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.17x = 252,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,076.68/552.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.52

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