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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.71, 825.71 and 345.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.71, 825.71 and 345.15 is: 517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.71 : 825.71 = 345.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.71/825.71 = 345.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.71x = 825.71 × 345.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.71x = 284,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,992.08/550.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.50

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