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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 827.30 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 827.30 and 320.90 is: 480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 827.30 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/827.30 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 827.30 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 265,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,477.24/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.77

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