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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.99, 775.47 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.99, 775.47 and 329.12 is: 454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.99 : 775.47 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.99/775.47 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.99x = 775.47 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.99x = 255,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,222.69/561.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.14

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