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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.04, 836.16 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.04, 836.16 and 326.18 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.04 : 836.16 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.04/836.16 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.04x = 836.16 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.04x = 272,738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,738.67/557.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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