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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.10, 833.22 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.10, 833.22 and 325.44 is: 486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.10 : 833.22 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.10/833.22 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.10x = 833.22 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.10x = 271,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,163.12/557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.74

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