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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 827.87 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 827.87 and 346.32 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 827.87 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/827.87 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 827.87 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 286,706.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,706.21/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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