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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.00, 827.72 and 320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.00, 827.72 and 320.95 is: 481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.00 : 827.72 = 320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.00/827.72 = 320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.00x = 827.72 × 320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.00x = 265,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,657.54/552.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.27

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