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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.13, 774.26 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.13, 774.26 and 325.11 is: 448.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.13 : 774.26 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.13/774.26 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.13x = 774.26 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.13x = 251,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,722.17/561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.60

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