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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.32, 840.60 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.32, 840.60 and 329.60 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.32 : 840.60 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.32/840.60 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.32x = 840.60 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.32x = 277,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,061.76/561.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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