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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.69, 827.91 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.69, 827.91 and 346.68 is: 519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.69 : 827.91 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.69/827.91 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.69x = 827.91 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.69x = 287,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,019.84/552.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.31

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