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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.84, 825.12 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.84, 825.12 and 276.12 is: 414.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.84 : 825.12 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.84/825.12 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.84x = 825.12 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.84x = 227,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,832.13/549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.36

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