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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.29, 837.58 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.29, 837.58 and 327.38 is: 491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.29 : 837.58 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.29/837.58 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.29x = 837.58 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.29x = 274,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,202.55/558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.14

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