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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.66, 775.05 and 325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.66, 775.05 and 325.55 is: 449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.66 : 775.05 = 325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.66/775.05 = 325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.66x = 775.05 × 325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.66x = 252,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,313.65/561.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.23

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