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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.32, 826.29 and 344.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.32, 826.29 and 344.31 is: 516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.32 : 826.29 = 344.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.32/826.29 = 344.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.32x = 826.29 × 344.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.32x = 284,499.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,499.91/550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.97

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