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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.06, 836.23 and 326.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.06, 836.23 and 326.11 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.06 : 836.23 = 326.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.06/836.23 = 326.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.06x = 836.23 × 326.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.06x = 272,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,701.33/557.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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