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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.37, 774.64 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.37, 774.64 and 325.34 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.37 : 774.64 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.37/774.64 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.37x = 774.64 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.37x = 252,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,021.38/561.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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