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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.66, 775.23 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.66, 775.23 and 328.86 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.66 : 775.23 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.66/775.23 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.66x = 775.23 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.66x = 254,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,942.14/561.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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