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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.63, 775.00 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.63, 775.00 and 325.54 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.63 : 775.00 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.63/775.00 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.63x = 775.00 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.63x = 252,290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,290.52/561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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