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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 841.86 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 841.86 and 330.44 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 841.86 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/841.86 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 841.86 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 278,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,184.22/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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