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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 828.24 and 344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 828.24 and 344.32 is: 516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 828.24 = 344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/828.24 = 344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 828.24 × 344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 285,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,179.60/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.03

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