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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 826.32 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 826.32 and 320.16 is: 480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 826.32 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/826.32 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 826.32 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 264,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,554.61/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.10

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