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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.80, 838.49 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.80, 838.49 and 328.14 is: 492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.80 : 838.49 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.80/838.49 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.80x = 838.49 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.80x = 275,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,139.06/558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.38

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