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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.08, 774.36 and 328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.08, 774.36 and 328.18 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.08 : 774.36 = 328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.08/774.36 = 328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.08x = 774.36 × 328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.08x = 254,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,129.46/561.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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