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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 826.20 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 826.20 and 346.68 is: 518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 826.20 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/826.20 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 826.20 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 286,427.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,427.02/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.83

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