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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.03, 774.26 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.03, 774.26 and 325.04 is: 448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.03 : 774.26 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.03/774.26 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.03x = 774.26 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.03x = 251,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,662.72/561.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.58

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