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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.80, 775.33 and 325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.80, 775.33 and 325.75 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.80 : 775.33 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.80/775.33 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.80x = 775.33 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.80x = 252,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,560.99/561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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