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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.35, 823.90 and 344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.35, 823.90 and 344.29 is: 515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.35 : 823.90 = 344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.35/823.90 = 344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.35x = 823.90 × 344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.35x = 283,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,658.81/550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.42

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