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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.02, 824.07 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.02, 824.07 and 344.04 is: 515.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.02 : 824.07 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.02/824.07 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.02x = 824.07 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.02x = 283,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,513.04/550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.46

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