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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.80, 826.90 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.80, 826.90 and 345.78 is: 518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.80 : 826.90 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.80/826.90 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.80x = 826.90 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.80x = 285,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,924.62/551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.17

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