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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.08, 827.84 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.08, 827.84 and 321.04 is: 481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.08 : 827.84 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.08/827.84 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.08x = 827.84 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.08x = 265,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,774.39/552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.41

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