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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 828.36 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 828.36 and 346.16 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 828.36 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/828.36 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 828.36 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 286,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,745.10/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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