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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.63, 825.70 and 276.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.63, 825.70 and 276.67 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.63 : 825.70 = 276.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.63/825.70 = 276.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.63x = 825.70 × 276.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.63x = 228,446.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,446.42/550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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