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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.06, 774.33 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.06, 774.33 and 328.20 is: 452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.06 : 774.33 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.06/774.33 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.06x = 774.33 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.06x = 254,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,135.11/561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.96

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