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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.39, 835.81 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.39, 835.81 and 326.34 is: 489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.39 : 835.81 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.39/835.81 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.39x = 835.81 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.39x = 272,758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,758.24/557.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.35

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