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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 826.07 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 826.07 and 276.03 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 826.07 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/826.07 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 826.07 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 228,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,018.72/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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