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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.74, 827.54 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.74, 827.54 and 320.76 is: 481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.74 : 827.54 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.74/827.54 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.74x = 827.54 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.74x = 265,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,441.73/551.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.10

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