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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.14, 774.39 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.14, 774.39 and 328.34 is: 453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.14 : 774.39 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.14/774.39 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.14x = 774.39 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.14x = 254,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,263.21/561.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.12

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