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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.82, 838.23 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.82, 838.23 and 329.31 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.82 : 838.23 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.82/838.23 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.82x = 838.23 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.82x = 276,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,031.68/558.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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