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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.80, 838.33 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.80, 838.33 and 327.88 is: 491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.80 : 838.33 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.80/838.33 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.80x = 838.33 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.80x = 274,867.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,867.45/558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.89

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