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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.24, 824.92 and 276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.24, 824.92 and 276.19 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.24 : 824.92 = 276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.24/824.92 = 276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.24x = 824.92 × 276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.24x = 227,834.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,834.65/550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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