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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.40, 841.55 and 330.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.40, 841.55 and 330.34 is: 495.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.40 : 841.55 = 330.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.40/841.55 = 330.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.40x = 841.55 × 330.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.40x = 277,997.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,997.63/561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.19

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