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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.44, 774.84 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.44, 774.84 and 325.52 is: 449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.44 : 774.84 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.44/774.84 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.44x = 774.84 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.44x = 252,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,225.92/561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.25

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