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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.71, 837.18 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.71, 837.18 and 328.02 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.71 : 837.18 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.71/837.18 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.71x = 837.18 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.71x = 274,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,611.78/559.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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