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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.15, 841.50 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.15, 841.50 and 330.10 is: 495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.15 : 841.50 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.15/841.50 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.15x = 841.50 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.15x = 277,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,779.15/561.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.02

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