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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.78, 775.22 and 325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.78, 775.22 and 325.69 is: 449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.78 : 775.22 = 325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.78/775.22 = 325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.78x = 775.22 × 325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.78x = 252,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,481.40/561.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.43

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