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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 775.54 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 775.54 and 329 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 775.54 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/775.54 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 775.54 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 255,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,152.66/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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