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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.79, 824.46 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.79, 824.46 and 344.64 is: 515.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.79 : 824.46 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.79/824.46 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.79x = 824.46 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.79x = 284,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,141.89/550.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.88

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