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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.75, 824.88 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.75, 824.88 and 276.04 is: 414.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.75 : 824.88 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.75/824.88 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.75x = 824.88 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.75x = 227,701.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,701.94/549.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.19

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