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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.67, 828.87 and 346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.67, 828.87 and 346.65 is: 520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.67 : 828.87 = 346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.67/828.87 = 346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.67x = 828.87 × 346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.67x = 287,327.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,327.79/551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.83

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