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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.60, 774.93 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.60, 774.93 and 325.56 is: 449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.60 : 774.93 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.60/774.93 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.60x = 774.93 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.60x = 252,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,286.21/561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.23

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