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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 828.34 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 828.34 and 320.96 is: 481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 828.34 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/828.34 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 828.34 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 265,864.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,864.01/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.53

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