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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.02, 825.90 and 345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.02, 825.90 and 345.64 is: 518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.02 : 825.90 = 345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.02/825.90 = 345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.02x = 825.90 × 345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.02x = 285,464.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,464.08/551.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.06

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