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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.90, 775.38 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.90, 775.38 and 329 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.90 : 775.38 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.90/775.38 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.90x = 775.38 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.90x = 255,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,100.02/561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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