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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.58, 828.93 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.58, 828.93 and 322.58 is: 483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.58 : 828.93 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.58/828.93 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.58x = 828.93 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.58x = 267,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,399.52/553.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.03

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