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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.03, 825.24 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.03, 825.24 and 276.06 is: 414.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.03 : 825.24 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.03/825.24 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.03x = 825.24 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.03x = 227,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,814.37/550.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.19

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