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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 829.68 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 829.68 and 321.76 is: 482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 829.68 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/829.68 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 829.68 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 266,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,957.84/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.78

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