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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.72, 825.67 and 343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.72, 825.67 and 343.40 is: 513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.72 : 825.67 = 343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.72/825.67 = 343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.72x = 825.67 × 343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.72x = 283,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,535.08/551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.91

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