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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.62, 841.45 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.62, 841.45 and 330.94 is: 494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.62 : 841.45 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.62/841.45 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.62x = 841.45 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.62x = 278,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,469.46/562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.95

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