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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 764.62 and 330.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 764.62 and 330.11 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 764.62 = 330.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/764.62 = 330.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 764.62 × 330.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 252,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,406.63/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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