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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.92, 775.38 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.92, 775.38 and 325.87 is: 449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.92 : 775.38 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.92/775.38 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.92x = 775.38 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.92x = 252,673.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,673.08/561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.66

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