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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.18, 774.53 and 325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.18, 774.53 and 325.10 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.18 : 774.53 = 325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.18/774.53 = 325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.18x = 774.53 × 325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.18x = 251,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,799.70/561.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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