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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.78, 826.34 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.78, 826.34 and 346.08 is: 518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.78 : 826.34 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.78/826.34 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.78x = 826.34 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.78x = 285,979.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,979.75/551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.29

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