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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.01, 837.67 and 327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.01, 837.67 and 327.07 is: 490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.01 : 837.67 = 327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.01/837.67 = 327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.01x = 837.67 × 327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.01x = 273,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,975.09/558.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.99

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