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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.79, 838.53 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.79, 838.53 and 327.98 is: 491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.79 : 838.53 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.79/838.53 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.79x = 838.53 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.79x = 275,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,020.47/559.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.29

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