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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 826.99 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 826.99 and 320.27 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 826.99 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/826.99 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 826.99 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 264,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,855.15/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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