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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.79, 829.79 and 321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.79, 829.79 and 321.94 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.79 : 829.79 = 321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.79/829.79 = 321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.79x = 829.79 × 321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.79x = 267,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,142.59/552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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