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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.14, 825.91 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.14, 825.91 and 345.13 is: 517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.14 : 825.91 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.14/825.91 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.14x = 825.91 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.14x = 285,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,043.39/551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.19

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