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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.14, 826.16 and 345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.14, 826.16 and 345.86 is: 518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.14 : 826.16 = 345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.14/826.16 = 345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.14x = 826.16 × 345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.14x = 285,735.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,735.70/551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.44

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