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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.78, 836.38 and 326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.78, 836.38 and 326.74 is: 489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.78 : 836.38 = 326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.78/836.38 = 326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.78x = 836.38 × 326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.78x = 273,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,272.99/557.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.93

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