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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.02, 774.26 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.02, 774.26 and 328.12 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.02 : 774.26 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.02/774.26 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.02x = 774.26 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.02x = 254,050.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,050.19/561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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