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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.29, 841.70 and 330.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.29, 841.70 and 330.65 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.29 : 841.70 = 330.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.29/841.70 = 330.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.29x = 841.70 × 330.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.29x = 278,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,303.90/561.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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