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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561, 774.18 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561, 774.18 and 328.20 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561 : 774.18 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561/774.18 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561x = 774.18 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561x = 254,085.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,085.88/561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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