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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 775.50 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 775.50 and 329.10 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 775.50 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/775.50 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 775.50 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 255,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,217.05/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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