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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.39, 837.88 and 327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.39, 837.88 and 327.73 is: 491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.39 : 837.88 = 327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.39/837.88 = 327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.39x = 837.88 × 327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.39x = 274,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,598.41/558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.77

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