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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.44, 837.68 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.44, 837.68 and 327.56 is: 491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.44 : 837.68 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.44/837.68 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.44x = 837.68 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.44x = 274,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,390.46/558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.35

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