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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.26, 827.10 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.26, 827.10 and 345.60 is: 518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.26 : 827.10 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.26/827.10 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.26x = 827.10 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.26x = 285,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,845.76/551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.53

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