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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.38, 836.28 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.38, 836.28 and 326.37 is: 489.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.38 : 836.28 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.38/836.28 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.38x = 836.28 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.38x = 272,936.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,936.70/557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.68

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