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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.13, 774.35 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.13, 774.35 and 328.25 is: 452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.13 : 774.35 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.13/774.35 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.13x = 774.35 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.13x = 254,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,180.39/561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.98

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