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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.40, 825.16 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.40, 825.16 and 276.60 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.40 : 825.16 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.40/825.16 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.40x = 825.16 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.40x = 228,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,239.26/550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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