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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.81, 825.66 and 345.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.81, 825.66 and 345.43 is: 516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.81 : 825.66 = 345.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.81/825.66 = 345.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.81x = 825.66 × 345.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.81x = 285,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,208.77/551.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.86

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