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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.66, 842.26 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.66, 842.26 and 331.01 is: 496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.66 : 842.26 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.66/842.26 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.66x = 842.26 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.66x = 278,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,796.48/561.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.38

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