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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551, 824.46 and 342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551, 824.46 and 342.08 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 824.46 = 342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/824.46 = 342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 824.46 × 342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 282,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,031.28/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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