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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.10, 828.26 and 321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.10, 828.26 and 321.10 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.10 : 828.26 = 321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.10/828.26 = 321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.10x = 828.26 × 321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.10x = 265,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,954.29/552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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