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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.41, 825.71 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.41, 825.71 and 276.51 is: 414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.41 : 825.71 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.41/825.71 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.41x = 825.71 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.41x = 228,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,315.69/550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.81

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