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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.52, 774.84 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.52, 774.84 and 328.60 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.52 : 774.84 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.52/774.84 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.52x = 774.84 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.52x = 254,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,612.42/561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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