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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.36, 823.70 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.36, 823.70 and 344.22 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.36 : 823.70 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.36/823.70 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.36x = 823.70 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.36x = 283,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,534.01/550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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