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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.51, 774.83 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.51, 774.83 and 325.54 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.51 : 774.83 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.51/774.83 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.51x = 774.83 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.51x = 252,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,235.01/561.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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