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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.56, 775.01 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.56, 775.01 and 328.73 is: 453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.56 : 775.01 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.56/775.01 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.56x = 775.01 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.56x = 254,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,769.33/561.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.68

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