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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.82, 841.58 and 330.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.82, 841.58 and 330.01 is: 494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.82 : 841.58 = 330.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.82/841.58 = 330.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.82x = 841.58 × 330.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.82x = 277,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,729.82/561.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.34

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