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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.41, 828.05 and 347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.41, 828.05 and 347.12 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.41 : 828.05 = 347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.41/828.05 = 347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.41x = 828.05 × 347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.41x = 287,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,432.72/552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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