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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 826.80 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 826.80 and 320.14 is: 479.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 826.80 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/826.80 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 826.80 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 264,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,691.75/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.57

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