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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 827.40 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 827.40 and 320.40 is: 480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 827.40 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/827.40 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 827.40 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 265,098.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,098.96/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.88

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