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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 827.10 and 345.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 827.10 and 345.66 is: 519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 827.10 = 345.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/827.10 = 345.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 827.10 × 345.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 285,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,895.39/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.05

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