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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.40, 842.09 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.40, 842.09 and 331.75 is: 497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.40 : 842.09 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.40/842.09 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.40x = 842.09 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.40x = 279,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,363.36/561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.62

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