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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.85, 835.84 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.85, 835.84 and 327.19 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.85 : 835.84 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.85/835.84 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.85x = 835.84 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.85x = 273,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,478.49/558.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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