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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.94, 826.67 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.94, 826.67 and 320.02 is: 480.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.94 : 826.67 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.94/826.67 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.94x = 826.67 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.94x = 264,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,549.67/550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.18

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