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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.10, 774.52 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.10, 774.52 and 325.16 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.10 : 774.52 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.10/774.52 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.10x = 774.52 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.10x = 251,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,842.92/561.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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