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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.54, 835.41 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.54, 835.41 and 325.68 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.54 : 835.41 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.54/835.41 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.54x = 835.41 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.54x = 272,076.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,076.33/556.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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