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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.80, 828.12 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.80, 828.12 and 347.24 is: 520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.80 : 828.12 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.80/828.12 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.80x = 828.12 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.80x = 287,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,556.39/552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.18

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