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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.32, 827.79 and 345.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.32, 827.79 and 345.31 is: 518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.32 : 827.79 = 345.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.32/827.79 = 345.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.32x = 827.79 × 345.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.32x = 285,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,844.16/551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.47

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