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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.59, 836.37 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.59, 836.37 and 323.68 is: 485.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.59 : 836.37 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.59/836.37 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.59x = 836.37 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.59x = 270,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,716.24/557.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.51

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