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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 775.17 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 775.17 and 325.67 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 775.17 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/775.17 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 775.17 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 252,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,450.10/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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