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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 774.80 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 774.80 and 328.52 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 774.80 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/774.80 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 774.80 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 254,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,537.30/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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