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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.22, 837.58 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.22, 837.58 and 327.12 is: 490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.22 : 837.58 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.22/837.58 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.22x = 837.58 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.22x = 273,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,989.17/558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.83

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