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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.27, 828.63 and 347.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.27, 828.63 and 347.15 is: 521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.27 : 828.63 = 347.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.27/828.63 = 347.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.27x = 828.63 × 347.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.27x = 287,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,660.98/551.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.81

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