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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.11, 839.61 and 330.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.11, 839.61 and 330.11 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.11 : 839.61 = 330.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.11/839.61 = 330.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.11x = 839.61 × 330.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.11x = 277,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,163.85/561.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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