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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.52, 826.04 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.52, 826.04 and 276.64 is: 415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.52 : 826.04 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.52/826.04 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.52x = 826.04 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.52x = 228,515.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,515.71/550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.09

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