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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.29, 838.93 and 329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.29, 838.93 and 329.78 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.29 : 838.93 = 329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.29/838.93 = 329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.29x = 838.93 × 329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.29x = 276,658.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,658.55/559.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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