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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 825.31 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 825.31 and 276.10 is: 414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 825.31 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/825.31 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 825.31 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 227,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,866.37/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.29

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