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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.92, 775.60 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.92, 775.60 and 325.98 is: 449.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.92 : 775.60 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.92/775.60 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.92x = 775.60 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.92x = 252,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,829.27/561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.94

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