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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.28, 841.34 and 329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.28, 841.34 and 329.98 is: 494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.28 : 841.34 = 329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.28/841.34 = 329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.28x = 841.34 × 329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.28x = 277,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,623.72/561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.63

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