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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 840.48 and 330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 840.48 and 330.81 is: 496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 840.48 = 330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/840.48 = 330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 840.48 × 330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 278,033.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,033.33/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.20

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