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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.62, 775.15 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.62, 775.15 and 325.60 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.62 : 775.15 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.62/775.15 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.62x = 775.15 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.62x = 252,388.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,388.84/561.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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