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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 842.22 and 330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 842.22 and 330.20 is: 495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 842.22 = 330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/842.22 = 330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 842.22 × 330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 278,101.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,101.04/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.41

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