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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 840.66 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 840.66 and 329.42 is: 493.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 840.66 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/840.66 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 840.66 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 276,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,930.22/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.46

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