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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.99, 775.37 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.99, 775.37 and 325.86 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.99 : 775.37 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.99/775.37 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.99x = 775.37 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.99x = 252,662.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,662.07/561.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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