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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.66, 828.45 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.66, 828.45 and 346.56 is: 519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.66 : 828.45 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.66/828.45 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.66x = 828.45 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.66x = 287,107.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,107.63/552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.50

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