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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.10, 840.74 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.10, 840.74 and 330.06 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.10 : 840.74 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.10/840.74 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.10x = 840.74 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.10x = 277,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,494.64/561.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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