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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 828.66 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 828.66 and 321.18 is: 482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 828.66 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/828.66 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 828.66 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 266,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,149.02/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.12

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