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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.79, 825.19 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.79, 825.19 and 276.08 is: 414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.79 : 825.19 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.79/825.19 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.79x = 825.19 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.79x = 227,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,813.64/549.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.37

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