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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.87, 841.93 and 330.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.87, 841.93 and 330.19 is: 495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.87 : 841.93 = 330.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.87/841.93 = 330.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.87x = 841.93 × 330.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.87x = 277,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,997.69/560.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.65

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