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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.46, 825.94 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.46, 825.94 and 276.50 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.46 : 825.94 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.46/825.94 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.46x = 825.94 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.46x = 228,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,372.41/550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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