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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.58, 827.82 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.58, 827.82 and 318.04 is: 476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.58 : 827.82 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.58/827.82 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.58x = 827.82 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.58x = 263,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,277.80/552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.45

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