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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.78, 842.49 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.78, 842.49 and 330.78 is: 496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.78 : 842.49 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.78/842.49 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.78x = 842.49 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.78x = 278,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,678.84/561.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.06

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