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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.40, 837.56 and 326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.40, 837.56 and 326.56 is: 489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.40 : 837.56 = 326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.40/837.56 = 326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.40x = 837.56 × 326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.40x = 273,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,513.59/558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.82

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