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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.86, 775.38 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.86, 775.38 and 325.83 is: 449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.86 : 775.38 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.86/775.38 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.86x = 775.38 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.86x = 252,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,636.56/561.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.64

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