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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.36, 825.57 and 276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.36, 825.57 and 276.19 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.36 : 825.57 = 276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.36/825.57 = 276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.36x = 825.57 × 276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.36x = 228,014.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,014.18/550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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