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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.18, 842.42 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.18, 842.42 and 330.24 is: 495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.18 : 842.42 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.18/842.42 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.18x = 842.42 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.18x = 278,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,200.78/561.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.74

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