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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.31, 828.24 and 346.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.31, 828.24 and 346.57 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.31 : 828.24 = 346.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.31/828.24 = 346.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.31x = 828.24 × 346.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.31x = 287,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,043.14/552.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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