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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.95, 838.15 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.95, 838.15 and 327.91 is: 491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.95 : 838.15 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.95/838.15 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.95x = 838.15 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.95x = 274,836.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,836.13/558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.71

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