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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.58, 828.33 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.58, 828.33 and 346.50 is: 518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.58 : 828.33 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.58/828.33 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.58x = 828.33 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.58x = 287,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,017.38/553.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.47

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