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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.27, 841.77 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.27, 841.77 and 329.34 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.27 : 841.77 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.27/841.77 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.27x = 841.77 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.27x = 277,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,228.53/561.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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