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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.73, 837.50 and 328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.73, 837.50 and 328.70 is: 491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.73 : 837.50 = 328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.73/837.50 = 328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.73x = 837.50 × 328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.73x = 275,286.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,286.70/559.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.82

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