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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.84, 828.28 and 321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.84, 828.28 and 321.13 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.84 : 828.28 = 321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.84/828.28 = 321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.84x = 828.28 × 321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.84x = 265,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,985.56/552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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