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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.20, 835.86 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.20, 835.86 and 326.44 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.20 : 835.86 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.20/835.86 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.20x = 835.86 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.20x = 272,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,858.14/557.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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