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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.91, 829.56 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.91, 829.56 and 347.24 is: 520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.91 : 829.56 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.91/829.56 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.91x = 829.56 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.91x = 288,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,055.55/552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.98

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