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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 836.04 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 836.04 and 326.04 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 836.04 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/836.04 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 836.04 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 272,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,582.48/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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