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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.82, 841.22 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.82, 841.22 and 331.30 is: 496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.82 : 841.22 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.82/841.22 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.82x = 841.22 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.82x = 278,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,696.19/560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.94

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