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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.61, 841.11 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.61, 841.11 and 330.04 is: 494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.61 : 841.11 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.61/841.11 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.61x = 841.11 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.61x = 277,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,599.94/561.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.29

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