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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.87, 823.79 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.87, 823.79 and 344.40 is: 515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.87 : 823.79 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.87/823.79 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.87x = 823.79 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.87x = 283,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,714.14/549.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.97

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