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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 774.38 and 328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 774.38 and 328.24 is: 452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 774.38 = 328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/774.38 = 328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 774.38 × 328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 254,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,182.49/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.96

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