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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.68, 775.05 and 325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.68, 775.05 and 325.59 is: 449.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.68 : 775.05 = 325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.68/775.05 = 325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.68x = 775.05 × 325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.68x = 252,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,348.53/561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.28

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