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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.50, 838.08 and 327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.50, 838.08 and 327.85 is: 491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.50 : 838.08 = 327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.50/838.08 = 327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.50x = 838.08 × 327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.50x = 274,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,762.43/558.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.97

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