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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.67, 828.80 and 321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.67, 828.80 and 321.75 is: 482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.67 : 828.80 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.67/828.80 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.67x = 828.80 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.67x = 266,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,666.40/552.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.51

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