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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 840.76 and 330.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 840.76 and 330.01 is: 494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 840.76 = 330.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/840.76 = 330.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 840.76 × 330.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 277,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,459.21/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.88

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