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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.98, 775.63 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.98, 775.63 and 326.06 is: 450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.98 : 775.63 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.98/775.63 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.98x = 775.63 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.98x = 252,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,901.92/561.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.02

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