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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.26, 828.60 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.26, 828.60 and 346.60 is: 520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.26 : 828.60 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.26/828.60 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.26x = 828.60 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.26x = 287,192.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,192.76/552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.03

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