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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 828.24 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 828.24 and 346.80 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 828.24 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/828.24 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 828.24 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 287,233.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,233.63/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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