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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.30, 827.40 and 343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.30, 827.40 and 343.23 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.30 : 827.40 = 343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.30/827.40 = 343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.30x = 827.40 × 343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.30x = 283,988.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,988.50/551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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