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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.94, 775.49 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.94, 775.49 and 329.06 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.94 : 775.49 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.94/775.49 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.94x = 775.49 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.94x = 255,183.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,183.03/561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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