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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 828.16 and 321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 828.16 and 321.19 is: 481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 828.16 = 321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/828.16 = 321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 828.16 × 321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 265,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,993.84/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.66

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