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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.95, 825.08 and 275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.95, 825.08 and 275.99 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.95 : 825.08 = 275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.95/825.08 = 275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.95x = 825.08 × 275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.95x = 227,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,708.32/549.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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