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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 829.08 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 829.08 and 321.44 is: 482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 829.08 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/829.08 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 829.08 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 266,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,499.48/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.25

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