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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.58, 775.02 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.58, 775.02 and 325.60 is: 449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.58 : 775.02 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.58/775.02 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.58x = 775.02 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.58x = 252,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,346.51/561.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.35

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