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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.48, 842.64 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.48, 842.64 and 330.24 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.48 : 842.64 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.48/842.64 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.48x = 842.64 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.48x = 278,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,273.43/561.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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