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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.80, 835.12 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.80, 835.12 and 325.48 is: 487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.80 : 835.12 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.80/835.12 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.80x = 835.12 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.80x = 271,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,814.86/557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.30

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