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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.50, 774.96 and 325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.50, 774.96 and 325.41 is: 449.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.50 : 774.96 = 325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.50/774.96 = 325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.50x = 774.96 × 325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.50x = 252,179.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,179.73/561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.12

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