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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.66, 827.66 and 345.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.66, 827.66 and 345.94 is: 519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.66 : 827.66 = 345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.66/827.66 = 345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.66x = 827.66 × 345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.66x = 286,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,320.70/551.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.02

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