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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.07, 828.92 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.07, 828.92 and 346.06 is: 519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.07 : 828.92 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.07/828.92 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.07x = 828.92 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.07x = 286,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,856.06/552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.60

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