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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.21, 825.12 and 345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.21, 825.12 and 345.06 is: 516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.21 : 825.12 = 345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.21/825.12 = 345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.21x = 825.12 × 345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.21x = 284,715.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,715.91/551.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.53

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