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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 827.40 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 827.40 and 346.64 is: 519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 827.40 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/827.40 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 827.40 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 286,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,809.94/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.55

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