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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.42, 774.81 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.42, 774.81 and 325.37 is: 449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.42 : 774.81 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.42/774.81 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.42x = 774.81 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.42x = 252,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,101.87/561.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.04

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