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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 774.40 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 774.40 and 328.22 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 774.40 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/774.40 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 774.40 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 254,173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,173.57/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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