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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.90, 842.56 and 330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.90, 842.56 and 330.86 is: 496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.90 : 842.56 = 330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.90/842.56 = 330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.90x = 842.56 × 330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.90x = 278,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,769.40/561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.12

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