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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.95, 775.27 and 328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.95, 775.27 and 328.94 is: 453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.95 : 775.27 = 328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.95/775.27 = 328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.95x = 775.27 × 328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.95x = 255,015.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,015.67/561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.80

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