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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.63, 828.38 and 347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.63, 828.38 and 347.34 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.63 : 828.38 = 347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.63/828.38 = 347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.63x = 828.38 × 347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.63x = 287,729.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,729.51/552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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