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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.13, 827.63 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.13, 827.63 and 346.84 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.13 : 827.63 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.13/827.63 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.13x = 827.63 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.13x = 287,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,055.19/552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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