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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.64, 826.56 and 345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.64, 826.56 and 345.90 is: 518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.64 : 826.56 = 345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.64/826.56 = 345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.64x = 826.56 × 345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.64x = 285,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,907.10/551.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.29

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