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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.03, 840.68 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.03, 840.68 and 330.02 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.03 : 840.68 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.03/840.68 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.03x = 840.68 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.03x = 277,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,444.48/561.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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