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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.27, 827.42 and 346.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.27, 827.42 and 346.21 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.27 : 827.42 = 346.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.27/827.42 = 346.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.27x = 827.42 × 346.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.27x = 286,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,457.28/551.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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