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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.88, 825.08 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.88, 825.08 and 344.40 is: 516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.88 : 825.08 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.88/825.08 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.88x = 825.08 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.88x = 284,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,157.55/549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.76

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