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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.65, 836.19 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.65, 836.19 and 326.61 is: 489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.65 : 836.19 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.65/836.19 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.65x = 836.19 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.65x = 273,108.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,108.02/557.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.75

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