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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.09, 841.96 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.09, 841.96 and 330.28 is: 494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.09 : 841.96 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.09/841.96 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.09x = 841.96 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.09x = 278,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,080.86/562.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.73

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